Junior Fund Accountant

New York-based investment adviser providing alternative investment solutions to long-duration capital investors. The firm's global alternative investment program seeks to construct a diversified and opportunistic portfolio, and spans across a wide set of strategy, sector, geography and return profiles.

Responsibilities:

• Manage communication and documentation received from underlying fund managers
• Administer timely distribution of capital activity notices to investors
• Perform bank reconciliations, process journal entries, and prepare supporting financial schedules
• Maintain fund accounting records, including capital activity, investment activity, income and expense accruals, valuation adjustments
• End-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely invoice processing and maintenance of vendor information
• Produce investor allocations and distribute capital account statements to investors
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Assemble support for annual audits and collaborate with auditors on follow up queries
• Contribute to timely and efficient execution of assigned deliverables
• Assist legal and tax resources with preparation of compliance and tax reporting
• Cross-functional team collaboration in onboarding new investments, opening new accounts, and launching new funds

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in accounting, with a strong foundation in Private Equity Audit / Accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and exposure to business intelligence tools preferred
• Experience in alternative investment administration is preferred, including exposure to investment capital activity and fee calculations
• Allvue or Business Central experience is a plus, not required
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and complete assigned tasks independently
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills